What is a property tax appeal?

A property tax appeal (also called a protest in Texas, or a VAB petition in Florida) is a formal process where you challenge your county appraiser's assessed value of your home. You file with the county Appraisal Review Board (Texas) or Value Adjustment Board (Florida), present comparable-sales evidence that your home is overvalued, and the board issues a ruling.

When is the Florida property tax appeal deadline?

Florida property owners have 25 days from the date the TRIM (Truth in Millage) notice is mailed to file a VAB petition (Form DR-486). TRIM notices typically mail mid-August, putting the petition deadline in early-to-mid September. The deadline varies by county and is printed on the TRIM notice itself.

When is the Texas property tax appeal deadline?

In Texas, the deadline to file a property tax protest is May 15 each year (or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later). The 2026 deadline has passed; the next protest window is April-May 2027.

How much can I save by appealing my property taxes?

Homeowners who appeal save an average of $774 per year in Texas and several hundred to several thousand dollars per year in Florida (Save Our Homes locks in the savings for 10+ years). Success rates range from 80-91% when you bring 3-5 comparable sales as evidence.

What's the difference between AppealMyTax and Ownwell?

AppealMyTax charges a flat $49 for a complete personalized appeal packet you file yourself, or $199-$249 for our done-for-you filing service. Ownwell charges a 25-35% contingency on whatever you save — meaning a $2,000 reduction costs you $500-$700 every year forever. We keep 100% of your savings.

What percent of homes in ZIP 34240 are overassessed?

27.6% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34240 (2,213 of 8,010 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above the typical per-square-foot value for the neighborhood, based on the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll.

How do I appeal my property taxes in Sarasota ZIP 34240?

File Form DR-486 with the Sarasota County Value Adjustment Board within 25 days of your TRIM notice (typically mid-August). The $15 filing fee is paid to the Clerk of Court. Strong petitions include 3-5 comparable sales from your immediate area.

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ZIP 34240 property tax overassessment report

27.6% of homes in Sarasota ZIP 34240 (2,213 of 8,010 parcels) are assessed more than 10% above what comparable-size homes in the same ZIP typically pay per square foot. Combined annual overpayment: $7,504,649.

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8,010

Homes in ZIP

2,213

Flagged as overassessed

27.6%

$394,322

Avg overage / home

$746,132

Typical value

~$246/sqft

Your Sarasota County deadline

TRIM mailing: Aug 17, 2026 · VAB petition due: Sept 11, 2026

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Top 25 most overassessed homes in 34240

Addresses anonymized. Pulled directly from the FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll. Each home pays significantly more than what a comparable-size home in this ZIP typically pays.

Address	Sq ft	Year	Just value	Expected	Overage	% over	$/yr
8XXX ARCHERS CT	6,011	2022	$3,846,600	$1,478,706	$2,367,894	160.1%	$20,364
7XXX COW CAMP LN	8,228	2003	$4,298,400	$2,024,088	$2,274,312	112.4%	$19,559
7XXX COW CAMP LN	1,716	2003	$2,380,300	$422,136	$1,958,164	463.9%	$16,840
8XXX ARCHERS CT	6,813	2006	$3,587,400	$1,675,998	$1,911,402	114%	$16,438
1XXX BLUE SHELL LOOP	4,960	2024	$3,094,100	$1,220,160	$1,873,940	153.6%	$16,116
3XXX FOUNDERS CLUB DR	4,539	2024	$2,880,800	$1,116,594	$1,764,206	158%	$15,172
8XXX ARCHERS CT	4,170	2024	$2,759,200	$1,025,820	$1,733,380	169%	$14,907
8XXX COW CAMP LN	1,060	1992	$1,948,900	$260,760	$1,688,140	647.4%	$14,518
3XXX SIGNET CT	6,448	2015	$3,229,500	$1,586,208	$1,643,292	103.6%	$14,132
8XXX WHISKEY POND LN	6,332	2018	$3,145,400	$1,557,672	$1,587,728	101.9%	$13,654
1XXXX FRUITVILLE RD	1,296	1971	$1,858,800	$318,816	$1,539,984	483%	$13,244
7XXX COW CAMP LN	8,917	2016	$3,689,400	$2,193,582	$1,495,818	68.2%	$12,864
9XX SEASCAPE PL	5,591	2023	$2,839,100	$1,375,386	$1,463,714	106.4%	$12,588
8XXX POLO CLUB LN	7,163	1992	$3,218,800	$1,762,098	$1,456,702	82.7%	$12,528
1XXX SEASCAPE PL	4,722	2024	$2,605,400	$1,161,612	$1,443,788	124.3%	$12,417
8XXX ARCHERS CT	7,923	2008	$3,386,400	$1,949,058	$1,437,342	73.7%	$12,361
3XXX CALEDONIA LN	4,729	2022	$2,582,700	$1,163,334	$1,419,366	122%	$12,207
8XXX COW CAMP LN	3,497	2009	$2,273,200	$860,262	$1,412,938	164.2%	$12,151
3XXX FOUNDERS CLUB DR	5,555	2017	$2,761,600	$1,366,530	$1,395,070	102.1%	$11,998
3XXX SIGNET CT	4,395	2016	$2,464,900	$1,081,170	$1,383,730	128%	$11,900
3XXX FOUNDERS CLUB DR	3,845	2023	$2,301,400	$945,870	$1,355,530	143.3%	$11,658
7XXX POLO CLUB LN	11,017	2011	$4,062,100	$2,710,182	$1,351,918	49.9%	$11,626
7XXX POLO CLUB LN	2,189	2003	$1,890,200	$538,494	$1,351,706	251%	$11,625
3XXX FOUNDERS CLUB DR	5,195	2022	$2,619,600	$1,277,970	$1,341,630	105%	$11,538
4XXX FOUNDERS CLUB DR	5,453	2020	$2,678,900	$1,341,438	$1,337,462	99.7%	$11,502

Data: FL DOR 2025 Final NAL roll, Sarasota County, ZIP 34240. Addresses anonymized to protect privacy; full data is public record under Fla. Stat. Ch. 119. Showing top 25 — there are likely more overassessed homes in this ZIP.

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